Our Opinion on Clintonomics and the Tax Debate
The piece weighs liberal and conservative views on Reagan era growth versus Bill Clinton’s tax hikes. It cites Paul Gigot and Bruce Bartlett arguing growth and inequality, noting Dow gains, median income trends, and the idea that higher taxes on the rich don’t necessarily curb wealth or aid the working class.
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Christopher Matthews
Bill Clinton
Clinton
Congress
Wall Street Journal
Paul Gigot
Gigot
Bruce Bartlett
National Center For Policy Analysis
Washington Times
Bartlett
Journal
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Vote for the justice of your choice
Syndicated column argues for electing Supreme Court justices, cites Romer v Evans, and critiques six justices for legislating from the bench. It defends equal protection, notes Kennedy’s majority, Scalia’s dissent, and warns against life tenure politics.
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Romer
Supreme Court
Anthony Kennedy
Robert Bork
Kennedy
Antonin Scalia
Bowers
Scalia
Court Ends Race Based Districting In NC And Texas
The Supreme Court's 5-4 ruling bars racial gerrymandering in legislative districts in North Carolina and Texas. The decision prompts praise for colorblind equality and criticism from civil rights leaders who say power is shifting. Supporters highlight politicians Watts Franks and Clarence Thomas as proof Blacks can compete on merit. Thomas works as lecturer and commentator.
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North Carolina
Texas
Congress
Melvin Watt
Dn.c
J.C. Watts
Oklahoma
of Franks
Connecticut
Nashville
Joseph Lowery
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Washington
Tennessee
Lowery
Clarence Thomas
Watts
Franks
Lowery and Company
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